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Disposable liner for a musical potty chair
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-06-28
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Granted: 1985-04-09
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Expires: 2003-06-28
Abstract
Abstract A disposable liner for a musical potty chair is disclosed having a light weight receptacle for holding the liner in position and a novel mechanism for effecting operation of a music box upon elimination into the receptacle by a child using the device.
Inventors
- 👤 Lirida Paz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:48
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K11/00; A47K11/04; A47K11/10; A47K11/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
301 words
In a potty chair having a seat and a receptacle removably attached thereto for receiving excrement including feces and urine, wherein said receptacle includes a bottom, an open top having an outwardly turned flange, and at least one support member, one end of which is rigidly attached to said flange and the other end of which is rigidly attached to said bottom, thereby forming a rigid basket like structure, said potty chair including a liner means for forming a liquid containing membrane within and supported by said receptacle, said liner means being constructed of thin, light-weight water impermeable material of low mass and having a bottom, a flexible side wall, and an open top having a drawstring means arranged thereabout for selectively deforming said open top into either of two positions, wherein the first position, said open top is arranged so that a portion of said side wall of said liner is turned outwardly over and under said flange and said drawstring means pulled snuggly to secure said portion of said side wall about said flange, and wherein the second position, said open top is arranged so that said draw string means is pulled snuggly to close said open top for disposal of said liner wherein said potty chair includes a music box means for sounding musical tones, a platform means having an upper surface arranged to undergo linear movement in an upward direction and a downward direction for actuating said music box means wherein said upper surface of said platform means is in contact with and supports the weight of said bottom of said liner means said flexible side wall being arranged so that said bottom of said liner means will move in correspondence to and along with said upper surface of said platform means while said receptacle remains stationary.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
301 words
In a potty chair having a seat and a receptacle removably attached thereto for receiving excrement including feces and urine, wherein said receptacle includes a bottom, an open top having an outwardly turned flange, and at least one support member, one end of which is rigidly attached to said flange and the other end of which is rigidly attached to said bottom, thereby forming a rigid basket like structure, said potty chair including a liner means for forming a liquid containing membrane within and supported by said receptacle, said liner means being constructed of thin, light-weight water impermeable material of low mass and having a bottom, a flexible side wall, and an open top having a drawstring means arranged thereabout for selectively deforming said open top into either of two positions, wherein the first position, said open top is arranged so that a portion of said side wall of said liner is turned outwardly over and under said flange and said drawstring means pulled snuggly to secure said portion of said side wall about said flange, and wherein the second position, said open top is arranged so that said draw string means is pulled snuggly to close said open top for disposal of said liner wherein said potty chair includes a music box means for sounding musical tones, a platform means having an upper surface arranged to undergo linear movement in an upward direction and a downward direction for actuating said music box means wherein said upper surface of said platform means is in contact with and supports the weight of said bottom of said liner means said flexible side wall being arranged so that said bottom of said liner means will move in correspondence to and along with said upper surface of said platform means while said receptacle remains stationary.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus set forth in claim 1 wherein said liner means includes an absorbent means in association with said bottom of said liner means for absorbing urine and liquids associated with feces.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
The apparatus set forth in claim 1 wherein said drawstring means includes a plurality of loops spaces apart around the outer periphery of said open top and a flexible cord or string member having two ends and arranged within said loops and completely encircling said outer periphery of said open top.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
76 words
The apparatus set forth in claim 2 wherein said drawstring means includes an annular enclosed channel formed around said open top of said liner means and having an opening facing outwardly therefrom, and a flexible cord or string member having two ends and arranged within said enclosed channel substantially encircling said outer periphery of said open top, wherein said two ends of said flexible cord or string member project outwardly from said opening in said channel.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-04-08 | 1988-10-08 | 1989-04-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-04-08 | 1992-10-08 | 1993-04-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-04-08 | 1996-10-08 | 1997-04-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |